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Our Voice And Yours


Neera Tanden, originally from the Boston area, debuts on national stage!

Nearly one-third of Monaco and one-fifth of New York City residents are millionaires!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Dr. Madhusudan Jhaveri
Lokvani Talks To Dr. Madhusudan Jhaveri

(This section is sponsored by Immigration Solutions)

Dr. Madhusudan Jhaveri is a Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. In addition to his expertise in the field of structural engineering, he has a passion for languages and has published extensively in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Sanskrit. He was recently awarded the Hindi Ratna Award.
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In Conversation With Padma Shri Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa


Lokvani had an unique opportunity to interview Padma Shri Awardee, Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of Akshaya Patra Foundation and President of ISKCON Bangalore. He received his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Bombay in 1980 and later on a distinguished Alumnus award from IIT Mumbai. In the second part of the two part interview, he talks about solution for peace, his personal goal in life and Akshaya Patra..
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In Conversation With Padma Shri Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Actor Rajkummar Rao is likely to team up with his "Queen" co-star Kangana Ranaut in Hansal Mehta's next film "Simran".
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Vision Aid Fundraiser- A Dazzling Spectacle

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Each year VisionAID, an organization that works to empower people with low vision, hosts a fundraiser where a large contingent of classical dancers come together to create a classy production. The Iconic Avatar presented this year was in a class by itself.
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Vision Aid Fundraiser- A Dazzling Spectacle
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2016 MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee Announces Boston And New York Winners
2016 MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee Announces Boston And New York Winners


Pranav Chemudupaty (12) from Pearland, Texas was named regional champ, Ashrita Gandhari (9) from North Andover, Massachusetts was first runner up, and Richa Juvekar (12) of Westford, Massachusetts, was the second runner-up at the 2016 Boston MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee.
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Shubhayu Bhattacharyay, Ruwanthi Ekanayake And Simaranjeet Rai Named Milken Scholars


Shubhayu Bhattacharyay, Ruwanthi Ekanayake and Simaranjeet Rai were named Milken Scholars for their academic performance, community service, leadership and their ability to persevere through challenges.
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Shubhayu Bhattacharyay, Ruwanthi Ekanayake And Simaranjeet Rai Named Milken Scholars
IAGB Invites Nominations For Community Youth Excellence Awards
IAGB Invites Nominations For Community Youth Excellence Awards


IAGB invites nominations from Indian-American students for Community Youth Excellence Awards to be presented at India Day 2016. Deadline to apply is August 5th.
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Heartthrobs: One Of The Best


Lakhvir Johal and Parvin Gill presented Sensational Heartthrobs with live orchestra on July 24th at Andover High School, Andover, MA. The show featured Kuwar Virk, Palash Muchhal, Palak Muchhal and Javed Ali. It was one of the best entertainment shows ever in the Boston area.
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Heartthrobs: One Of The Best
What's Done Is Done: A Huge Success
What's Done Is Done: A Huge Success


by Dev Patil
On July 24th, top Bollywood talent Ranvir Shorey, Kalki Koechlin, and Vinay Pathak along with other cast members performed to a house full event “What’s Done is Done”.
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Arangetram: Ilakya Senthilkumar


by Niveda Baskaran
Ilakya Senthilkumar’s special day proved not only memorable to her and her family but to all those seated in the audience, as she lit up the stage with her mesmerizing smile, energy and dedication to the art form. She is a student of Sapna Krishnan.
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Arangetram: Ilakya Senthilkumar
Arangetram: Neeraja Deshpande
Arangetram: Neeraja Deshpande


by Nikita Minocha
Neeraja Deshpande, a student of Ranjani Saigal, in her arangetram demonstrated her expertise with expressions of pain, relief, and emotions. Neeraja humbly dedicated her Arangetram to Ekal Vidyalaya.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Welcomes Pujya Guruji


Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji visited Boston from July 21-26 as part of his U.S. tour prior to stepping down as the worldwide head of Chinmaya Mission early next year.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Welcomes Pujya Guruji
NESSP Celebrated Guru Pournima And Concluded The Palkhi Utsav 2016
NESSP Celebrated Guru Pournima And Concluded The Palkhi Utsav 2016


NESSP celebrated Guru poornima on July 19th by performing Baba Abhishekam and Samuhik SaiVrat katha.
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Awaken The Performer Within: Secrets From Natyashastra


by Pallavi Nagesha
Mapping the burning questions that people had about the what, why, and how of NāṭyaŚāstra to relatable stories and fun exercises, the team of energetic instructors steered the audience through a meaningful, essential, and Eternal quest.
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Awaken The Performer Within: Secrets From Natyashastra
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Leadership Conference To Feature Women In Technology Events
Leadership Conference To Feature Women In Technology Events


The 2016 Leadership Conference from Aug. 12-14 will feature Women In Technology events including panels on "climbing the corporate ladder" and "entrepreneurship", mentor/mentee session, and a workshop titled "Become a Person of Influence" with Jo Miller.
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Upcoming Events At NESSP


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar is celebrating Shravan month-2016 starting from August 3rd to September 1st with variety of Aaradhanas dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi.
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Upcoming Events At NESSP
Free Yoga Classes Offered By Maanavtaa
Free Yoga Classes Offered By Maanavtaa


Maanavtaa, rebuilding lives through hope and healing is offering free yoga classes. First class is on July 26, 2016 for an initial six week program.
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Is Your High Schooler Interested In Entrepreneurship?


Do you know of a high school student who is interested in entrepreneurship? TiE Boston is excited to announce the call for applications for TYE2017. Deadline for application July 29th.
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Is Your High Schooler Interested In Entrepreneurship?
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Narayan Avadhani Finds Mitochondrial Stress Can Induce Cancer
Narayan Avadhani Finds Mitochondrial Stress Can Induce Cancer


Narayan Avadhani, Professor of Biochemistry in Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, finds that mitochondrial stress can trigger metabolic shifts through a pathway involving p53, a protein largely known to play several roles in cancer.
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National Education Policy 2016: India Deserves Better. Now.


by Shail Kumar
India’s higher education system is in crisis. It is disconnected from the needs and aspirations of the students and parents. It also fails to serve both industry and society and does a disservice to the nation. Here is how National Education Policy 2016 deliver to the nation and its people.
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National Education Policy 2016: India Deserves Better. Now.
Supreme Court's Deadlock In Crucial Immigration Case
Supreme Court's Deadlock In Crucial Immigration Case


Congress must act to provide relief in wake of Supreme Court deadlock in crucial immigration case. It can no longer ignore our broken immigration system and pass a comprehensive immigration reform.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Raju Raja Ram Aur Main, Salim Sulaiman Live In Boston, Yeh Shaam Mastani, Desh: Sunanda Narayanan and Soumya Rajaram, and We Care Charity: Dil Se.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Aseem Chandawarkar, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain
Without a doubt, this summer’s hottest soundtrack is A.R. Rahman’s “Mohenjo Daro.” To be released August 12th, this is Hrithik’s next film after two years off the screen. Don’t miss the very romantic track “Tu Hai” – my favorite! Some other hits this week are from the new movies starring Salman Khan, “Sultan” and Akshay Kumar’s “Rustom.” Are you a Katrina fan? Check out her newly released dance number with Siddharth Malhotra, “Kala Chasma.”
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Cartoon: Melania And Seinfield
Cartoon: Melania And Seinfield


by Mahendra Shah
What all did Melania copy!
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Bollywood Quiz


by Praful Thakkar
Can you identify this famous Bollywood personality in the picture on the right?
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Bollywood Quiz
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


More Map Reading I got a call from a Lawmaker's wife who asked, 'Is it possible to see England from Canada?' I said, 'No.' She said, 'But they look so close on the map.'
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Recipes: Fresh Pickles


Now that summer is upon us it is time to get cook some fresh pickles.
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Recipes: Fresh Pickles
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Is it a wildflower or a thing of beauty? Nature's bounty!
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Thought For The Day


The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. –Amelia Earhart
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Thought For The Day
Classified: Indian Restaurant For Sale
Classified: Indian Restaurant For Sale


Indian Restaurant for Sale near Route 9 and I-495. Established, turn-key business, 2100 sq. ft., 79 seats, FF&E and Beer & Wine license and cordials license included.
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Event Update
Friday - 07/29/16
Bramhasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu

Saturday - 07/30/16
Bramhasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu

Sunday - 07/31/16
UIANE Summer Potluck Picnic
Bramhasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu

Saturday - 8/6/16
Relax Kids

Sunday - 8/7/16
Vivekananda Family Camp 2015 - Tolland, MA
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha by Swami Nalinanand Giriji

Friday - 8/12/16
IIT AGNE Leadership Conference 2016
NetSAP Boston presents Speed Networking

Saturday - 8/13/16
ISW - India Day 2016
SAPNE Summer Poetry Reading
Rock The Boat - I <3 India - India Independence Day Party

Sunday - 8/14/16
IAGB Independence Day 2016

Friday - 8/19/16
Vishal Bhagwati Jagran
Kailash Kher Live IN Concert

Saturday - 8/20/16
Essence Of India
Essence Of India
345th Shri Raghavendra Swami Aradhane Mahotsava
Sir Syed Mushaira

Sunday - 8/21/16
VYO: PP JJ Shree Vrajraj Kumarji

Monday - 8/22/16
VYO: PP JJ Shree Vrajraj Kumarji

Tuesday - 8/23/16
VYO: PP JJ Shree Vrajraj Kumarji

Thursday - 8/25/16
Krishna Janmastami Grand Celebration

Saturday - 8/27/16
Shadaj: Jayateerth Mevundi

Sunday - 8/28/16
Raju Raja Ram Aur Main: Hindi Drama

Wednesday - 9/7/16
Lecture & Demonstration: Indian Aesthetics in a Global Context: Rasa, the Conveyor Belt of Emotions
Lecture & Demonstration: Indian Aesthetics in a Global Context: Rasa, the Conveyor Belt of Emotions

Wednesday - 9/14/16
Movement and Mime in Bharatanatyam

Friday - 9/16/16
Salim Sulaiman Live In Boston
11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives Conference

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